General Office Assistant 5-E7

$41,101 - $58,178/Yr

DEPT ANALYST (TRAINEE) - Jackson, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Jackson, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The General Office Assistant position at the Michigan Department of Corrections involves providing administrative support within a correctional facility. The role includes processing prisoner accounting and institutional mail, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries. This position is essential for ensuring efficient communication and organization within the department, contributing to the overall operations of the corrections system.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing prisoner accounting and institutional mail.
• Sort incoming and outgoing mail for various departments.
• Type reports and maintain daily reports and logs.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, and personal contact with staff.
• Operate computer, calculator, and computerized mailing system.
• Maintain retention schedule and organization of the Prisoner Accounting Filing Room.
• Print invoices for Accounts Payables staff as needed and research payment details in SIGMA Financial Program.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• No specific type or amount of experience required for General Office Assistant 5.
• One year of administrative support experience for General Office Assistant 6.
• Two years of administrative support experience, including one year at the intermediate level for General Office Assistant E7.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a correctional facility or similar environment.
• Familiarity with SIGMA Financial Program or similar accounting software.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with employer contributions and matching.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, with additional days for community service.
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks after birth or adoption.
• Paid holidays including New Year's, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and more.
• Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service.
• Tuition reduction programs at some colleges and universities.
• Professional development reimbursement up to $2,000 per year for education and training.